It's hard to imagine Friends without Jennifer Aniston or Breaking Bad without Bryan Cranston, but that nearly happened. Television producers go through dozens of casting options before finding the perfect fit. Here are some actors who came close to lead roles on shows that went on to become Emmy favorites.

Almost Casted

Danny DeVito won his first Emmy as Louie De Palma on "Taxi" in 1981, but he might have received a second for playing George Costanza on "Seinfeld." DeVito was considered for the role of the self-loathing bald man. The role ultimately went to Jason Alexander, who was nominated for the Emmy seven consecutive times from 1992 to 1998.